Case Management Assistant (Part-Time) - Jefferson Washington Township

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc; Washington Township (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package including medical, Rx

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc. is seeking a part-time Case Management support professional to assist with coordinating post-hospital care and service arrangements.

The role involves patient interaction, arranging homecare and DME, and obtaining post-acute authorizations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), hospital or patient-facing experience, and strong medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in a hospital or patient-facing role preferred.
• Experience obtaining post-acute insurance authorizations via insurance portals.
• Computer literacy and strong knowledge of medical terminology required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate identified homecare, DME, transportation, infusion services and other post-acute services and authorizations for all identified patients.
• Interact with patients and families at the bedside and over the phone to obtain patient rights documentation.
• Interact with coworkers and staff in alignment with Jefferson values.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize the order of work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Hospital setting experience

Insurance authorizations via portals

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Number of Positions in Requisition

1 Job Details Works under the direction of the Manager of Case Management and Case Manager RN to provide assistance with coordinating post-hospital care and service arrangements.

Job Details

Part-Time (20 hours/week)

Schedule: Every Saturday (8 hours), Every Sunday (8 hours), additional 4-hour shift to be schedule during the week.

Education: High School Diploma – required, Bachelors Degree preferred.

Experience: Experience working in a hospital setting or in a patient-facing role preferred. Experience obtaining post acute insurance authorizations utilizing insurance company portals.

Computer literate, strong knowledge of medical terminology required.

Job Description

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Coordinate identified homecare, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), transportation, infusion services, other post-acute services and authorizations for all identified patients.

Interact with patients and families at the bedside and over the phone to deliver and obtain patient rights documentation.

Fast paced environment.

Must be able to multi task and prioritize the order of work that needs to be completed.

Salary Range $17.00 to $21.89 Hourly

The actual hiring rate will be determined based on candidate experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for an annual incentive. Positions posted as annual salaries reflect an estimated amount for a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) (i.e. 40 hour equivalent), positions for less than 1.0 FTE will be prorated.)

Work Shift & Location

Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc Primary Location Address 435 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Turnersville, New Jersey, United States of America

Company Information

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow’s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students.

Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region.

Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Benefits

• Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Company Culture

Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.